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Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway

30th June 2024

All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, ballo...

Teddy Bears Picnic at Avon Valley Railway

29th June 2024

All children can travel free of charge if they bring their teddy bear on a 50 minute steam-hauled journey. Then, back at Bitton Station enjoy magic shows, ballo...

Bitton Beer Bash at Avon Valley Railway

9th June 2024

A great selection of real ales with the added bonus of being able to take them onboard diesel-hauled trains. Enjoy a wide selection of beers from around the ...

Bitton Beer Bash at Avon Valley Railway

8th June 2024

A great selection of real ales with the added bonus of being able to take them onboard diesel-hauled trains. Enjoy a wide selection of beers from around the ...

Bitton Beer Bash at Avon Valley Railway

7th June 2024

A great selection of real ales with the added bonus of being able to take them onboard diesel-hauled trains. Enjoy a wide selection of beers from around the ...

Brick Express at Avon Valley Railway

2nd June 2024

Jump onboard the Brick Express and get creative then admire models from Bristol-based Lego user Group ‘GertLUG’ who will be exhibiting their latest crea...

Brick Express at Avon Valley Railway

1st June 2024

Jump onboard the Brick Express and get creative then admire models from Bristol-based Lego user Group ‘GertLUG’ who will be exhibiting their latest crea...

50th Anniversary Weekend at Avon Valley Railway

7th April 2024

Join in the celebrations of 50 years of the Avon Valley Railway. There will be a re-creation of the first train that ran in 1974, station and workshop tours...

50th Anniversary Weekend at Avon Valley Railway

4th April 2024

Join in the celebrations of 50 years of the Avon Valley Railway. There will be a re-creation of the first train that ran in 1974, station and workshop tours...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

24th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

23rd December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

22nd December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

21st December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

20th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

19th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

17th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

16th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

10th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

9th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

4th December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway

3rd December 2023

Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you ca...

Cook It! online cookery course

April 5 – 5:00 pm

Ask an Astronomer Competition at the Herschel Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am

American Road Trip at the American Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am

Daffodils at the American Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am